靈感來自
我們在常識課上學到香港山多平底少，人口眾多，食物高度依賴進口。並瞭解到特區政府於2023年公布《漁農業可持續發展藍圖》，目標在15年內，將蔬菜年產量由約15,000公噸，增至約60,000公噸，並在15年內把都市農場融入新發展市鎮和社區，蔬菜產量佔本地生產不少於一成。於是我們開始思考，種植蔬果是否可以從我們身邊做起。
We learned in our General Studies class that Hong Kong is dominated by mountains with few flatlands and has a large population, resulting in a high dependence on food imports. We also learned that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government released the "Sustainable Development Blueprint for Fisheries and Agriculture" in 2023, aiming to increase the annual vegetable output from approximately 15,000 tons to around 60,000 tons within 15 years. Additionally, the blueprint plans to integrate urban farms into new development towns and communities over the same period, ensuring that vegetable production accounts for no less than 10% of local agricultural output. This led us to think: can we start growing fruits and vegetables right around us?
解決什麼社會問題
香港的食物高度依賴進口，菜價高，惡劣天氣時更會出現搶菜潮。其實，香港的氣候適合很多常見的蔬果生長，並且現在的無土栽培和都市農業技術也越來越發达。如果可以在家和學校更合理地利用空間，種植一些常見的、易種好活的蔬果，一來可以降低對買菜的依賴，節約一些生活成本，二來可以吃到更加新鮮的蔬菜，三來可以培養更尊重食物、親近自然的生活態度。
Hong Kong is highly dependent on food imports, leading to high vegetable prices. Panic buying of vegetables often occurs during extreme weather. In fact, Hong Kong's climate is suitable for growing many common vegetables, and modern soilless cultivation and urban agriculture technologies are increasingly advanced. If we can make more rational use of space at home and in schools to grow some common, easy-to-cultivate fruits and vegetables, there will be multiple benefits: first, it can reduce reliance on purchasing vegetables and save some living costs; second, we can enjoy fresher vegetables; third, it can foster a life attitude of greater respect for food and closer connection with nature.
我們如何由0到1開始
我們先是通過看新聞有了這個思路，然後通過網絡搜索查詢具體的在家、在天臺種菜的經驗分享，查詢了一些適合本地種植的蔬菜水果的資料，接着尋找相應的材料開始嘗試著種植。經過不斷試驗，可以將成功的經驗給其他班級的同學分享。
We first got this idea from watching the news. Then, we searched online for practical experience sharing on growing vegetables at home and on rooftops, as well as information about fruits and vegetables suitable for local cultivation. After that, we sourced the necessary materials and started trying our hand at growing them. Through continuous experimentation, we can share our successful experiences with students from other classes.
我們遇到的挑戰
沒有任何種植蔬果的經驗，需要從0開始學習。
We have no experience in growing fruits and vegetables and need to learn from scratch.
需要的資源及人力
在家中、教室及天臺種蔬果所需要的設備、土、種子和技術。
The equipment, soil, seeds, and techniques required for growing fruits and vegetables at home, in classrooms, and on rooftops.
我們是誰
We are Group 8, class 6F from VNSAA St. Hilary's School
Our name is 絕頂蔥明——Rooftop Veggie Crew
